Quote Originally Posted by Miste View Post
Are people who try to help others really all those negative things?
Depends on the approach they take. Do they take a condescending tone, or do they take a polite tone? It is possible to be "helpful" while being condescending, such as "You're a moron, you need to do this." (yes, I do occasionally see it), vs a more encouraging term like "Have you tried this? It helps in this manner." - if someone takes the former approach I'm not afraid to stick up for the person being insulted (by vote kicking the insulter, and if needed explaining after about what was being explained, in an encouraging manner), but if they take the latter approach I'll remain quiet as there's no need to stick up for anybody. We need to be willing to help and be helped, but insults won't help at all.

Simply put, advice is fine if given in a friendly and supportive manner (rather than as a thinly veiled insult), and those who disagree in my opinion need to grow a thick skin. Especially as there's a good chunk of people who won't be friendly about it and will instead launch profanity and insult-laden tirades at you. Those giving advice in a friendly and supportive manner are helping you disarm those sorts of people, by patching up your play so there's less for them to insult!